World’s Biggest Tidal Power Plant Opened in South Korea

A few days ago, the President of South Korea, Lee Myung-bak has officially inaugurated what he claims to be the world’s largest tidal power plant. Mr. Lee claims that the new plant is a symbol of his trademark “low-carbon, green growth” policy of seeking renewable energy resources.

The tidal power plant at the artificial sea-water Lake Shihwa partially started operating in early August 2011 after nearly seven years of construction.

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